With gas prices out of control, it is important to know that there are ways you can save money in other ways. You have probably have seen various tips on how to save money but I have a few that you may not have thought of.

Medication
Last November I discovered a way to save on the cost of my medications. This was great because I am on a number of medications and so the monthly expenses add up quickly. My insurance company offers a service in which you can order your prescriptions by mail. When purchasing your medications by mail you get three months at a time. If you order by mail you get three months of the prescription for the price of two. For instance if I had a prescription for Zoloft that costs $20 a month, I would only pay $40. Thats a great deal in my opinion.

Purchase in Bulk
For items that you use very often, you may find that buying in bulk could save you some money. If nothing else, it would save money on gas from driving back and forth to the grocery store. I have a membership to Sams Club. For $35 a year, you have access to a store that sells grocery as well as items in the entertainment, clothing and personal hygiene departments.

Use the Library
Instead of buying the latest copy of a Danielle Steel book, why not go to your local library. Membership is free and it costs nothing to use their services. The library is used for much more than books. Their services today include videocassettes, DVDs, music on CD, free Internet usage, summer programming for children and much more.

Movies
As an alternative to paying $8-9 to go see a movie at your local movie theater rent DVDs or videocassettes. You can even have them delivered at home by using Netflix or Blockbuster. For around $17 a month you can have at least three movies delivered to your house. There is no limit to how many you rent per month.

Haircuts
Try going to your local beauty school for your hair and nail needs instead of those overpriced beauty saloons. I use one located near my home and they do a fantastic job. For $5 you can have hair cut and styled. For $10 you can get acrylic nails.

You dont have to feel deprived when trying to save money. There are alternatives to the items in your life that are considered luxurious. As far as the gas prices go, I could only suggest that you travel less or getter a more fuel efficient vehicle.